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June 1st 2014

Published: October 7th 2014

We followed a small unpaved road to Caraiva, a remote rustic village in southern Bahia. We had to get the ponchos out many times but we also got to see a rainbow in the cloudy sky. In order to reach the village, we first had to get a boat across Rio Caraiva. And then? No roads, no cars, just 2 sandy alleys with a couple of shops held by hippies (and they only got electricity in 2007!) and a long-d... Read Full Entry

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Jeremy Chiron

Jeremyaroundtheworld

I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info

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typical Pataxo house

outside a house in indigenous village

The Pataxo were a strong tribe who held out against the Portuguese.

Up until the 1800s they were one of the most feared indigenous groups in the interior. Their resistance hindered frontier expansion.

in Pataixo village, Barra Velha

not much happening around here...

Kids hanging out...

At Pataixo village, Barra Velha

Pataxo kid showing us how agile he is

this is the kind of bracelet they make from the tree beans

quiet street scene in Pataixo village, Barra Velha.

where the river meets the ocean in Caraiva

by the beach in Caraiva...

Would have been great with a bit of sunshine!

sigh... Where's the sun? Not in Caraiva!

cute girl selling necklaces at the Pataxo village

Go Brazil!

Too windy to camp here!

having a break

this would be a great spot on a sunny day...

Next time?

so what do we do?

We're at the beach but we can't swim or sunbathe... "should have brought a book!"

Well hidden... we thought! Only a few meters away from the main path out of town

but the next morning we were woken up by a truck from which 5 tough guys came out to ask us what we were doing there... "Obviously sleeping!" At 5am, I find it hard to speak Portuguese! But luckily one of the men spoke French well (probably a guide?). They repeated several times we couldn't camp here because we were on indigenous land. I played it dumb and told them we had been caught in the rain last night and had set camp very fast, but we'd be on our way out very soon, so they let us be. In Caraiva there is no police, the Pataxo have their own leaders and rules.

This place in Caraiva must be busy in the summer

At this time of year, and more especially with the rain, everything in town was closed.

Local taxi

peaceful

the other side of Caraiva

one house and palm trees

7th October 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Real travel!
It's been great following your adventures; really, biking or walking is the best way to travel, being in nature and seeing the small villages and their people. Loved your summary! What a contrast this intimate part of your voyage was compared to the culture shock of the next, big city part, but I'm sure that will also be amazing, just very, very different!

10th October 2014

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

Thanks Tara!
We did miss the bikes as soon as they were gone... but we wee glad we weren't riding in Sao Paulo! Thanks for following!

9th October 2014

cabochick
Andrea

This is a great blog!
Thanks for sharing your adventures in Brasil with your Dad! It sounded difficult, fun, and rewarding! That is what travel is all about.

10th October 2014

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

Thanks Andrea!
You're perfectly right. We had so much fun although (or because? - We both like physical challenges!) it was tough but the best things don't come easy, right? Thanks for your comment! More to come on Brazil...

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